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Diane Ives | from Great Lakes Realty |
There are 538 USDA backed residential loans in Alpena county with an average loan balance of $72,622. Over 80% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 35 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $72,271. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,304 SqFt. Alpena county applies the standard USDA income limits to determine loan eligibility. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $90,300. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit is increased to $119,200.
The size of Alpena County is roughly 1,549 square kilometers. There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. The influence score for Alpena County is 7. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.
Start your search for USDA loan eligible properties in the cities of Alpena County, MI
* cities most likely to have USDA loan eligible properties for sale.
*Alpena • Ashland • Bolton • Cathro • Emerson Station • Herron • Lachine • Leer • Long Rapids • McHarg • *Ossineke • Paxton • Rockport • Spratt
A USDA loan is a mortgage option available to eligible homebuyers that is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture to promote homeownership in rural communities. USDA Loans, sometimes called "RD Loans," offer 100% financing options on eligible rural properties. USDAProperties can help you find USDA properties in Alpena County.
Alpena County, located in the great state of Michigan, was officially established on February 7, 1857. Situated in the northeastern part of lower Michigan, the county was originally inhabited by Native American tribes such as the Ojibwe and Ottawa before European settlers arrived in the early 19th century. The area was named after Alpena, a word believed to be derived from the Algonquin term "Alpen" which means "partridge".
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Alpena County experienced significant growth due to the booming lumber industry. The city of Alpena, the county seat, was also officially incorporated in 1871. As the lumber mills thrived, the city developed rapidly, becoming a bustling center for commerce, industry, and transportation, primarily by lake vessels during this era.
In the following years, Alpena County continued to grow with focus shifting from lumber to other industries like cement production, as well as the establishment of a thriving fishing community. Today, the county's economy is more diversified, encompassing sectors such as manufacturing, health care, and retail.
One fun fact about Alpena County is that it is home to the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, America's only freshwater marine sanctuary. This 4,300-square-mile sanctuary was established in 2000 to preserve an extraordinary collection of over 200 shipwrecks, which offer both historical and recreational opportunities for visitors, including scuba diving, snorkeling, and glass-bottom boat tours. The marine sanctuary is a testament to the rich maritime history and cultural heritage of the Great Lakes region.